Question 8048 of 749 · Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam
A single-phase cord-and-plug connected room air conditioner needs what protection device in or on the cord?
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Correct answer to question 8048
- C: A leakage-current detector-interrupter (LCDI) or an AFCI
Explanation
Section 440.65 requires single-phase cord-and-plug connected room air conditioners to have a factory-installed LCDI or AFCI. It detects cord damage and opens the circuit before a fire starts.
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